Canada beats U-19 team
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K and Bolden are somewhere lol'n 
I hope the UK fans don't threaten the refs. Canadian police is about that life!
is the whole team going to declare for the draft now? he's there to get guys to the NBA.
Cal is a 100% avg coach. Outside of recruiting and the buzz he brings with him, the guy has proven time after time he's avg.
RJ Barrett had himself a game for Canada! 38 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists! I hope Duke really goes after him in recruiting! Kid is a stud!
I think Duke has great chance with the Barrett the last time I read which was awhile ago. Don't know where we stand with him right now!
Canada ? Better get up to Canada and do some cruitin. OFC
I really, really hate that USA lost. I pull for all US teams no matter who is coaching.
Now that said, I remember non-Duke fans saying that with the the talent available in USA basketball (specifically the Olympic team) all you have to do is roll the basketball out on the court. And of course that isn't true (U-19, Olympics, whatever). You need the right mix of players, with good chemistry, and a coaching staff that knows how to draw the best out of each individual player while working together for the goal in mind. And with a lose and go home format, nothing is a certainty.
OFC
Now that said, I remember non-Duke fans saying that with the the talent available in USA basketball (specifically the Olympic team) all you have to do is roll the basketball out on the court. And of course that isn't true (U-19, Olympics, whatever). You need the right mix of players, with good chemistry, and a coaching staff that knows how to draw the best out of each individual player while working together for the goal in mind. And with a lose and go home format, nothing is a certainty.
OFC
Are people really surprised they lost? Calling Cal a mediocre coach may be too much of compliment; his recruiting and program are that strong that he can hide his deficiencies with X's and O's.
I get that, but with Cal as a coach? He's simply an average coach when the clock starts and the game is on.
Rupps Rafters reporting that the committee selected a bunch of weak players so Cal had no chance. Not his fault!
"HEW?" I remember Paul, but geez Cal...Btw nice job blowin off the post-game presser too....
#TouchOfClass
OFC
Oh yea the conspiracy nuts over there are in overdrive. They were hyping Cal before the loss and now they're blaming everyone else but him for the loss.
Q you're spot on brother....Hes so busy recruiting players for Kentucky on that U-19 team its obviously detracted from his coaching as well... OFC
John Calipari becomes the first coach of a USA Basketball squad to lose a game since Paul Hewitt (now a NBA scout) in 2011
Own it Cal!!
Own it Cal!!
Another RR guy said why didn't the assistant coaches do something to stop Barrett. It's their fault.
UK nut jobs making themselves feel better...lol.
https://kentucky.forums.rivals.com/...or-the-u-s-s-failure-to-win-u-19-gold.238330/
https://kentucky.forums.rivals.com/...or-the-u-s-s-failure-to-win-u-19-gold.238330/
Check out this ********.
"I wonder how different Duke's academic requirements are for athletes as opposed to non-athletes. Anyone know? Heard they differentiate quite a bit."
"I dont remember the specifics, but Duke athletes are not ivy leaguers. Duke lowered their standards for athletes a long while back.
I mean come on, corey maggetti mayne? Trevon Duval bra?
These guys can barely spell their name."
9 morgousky, Today at 1:34 AM
"I wonder how different Duke's academic requirements are for athletes as opposed to non-athletes. Anyone know? Heard they differentiate quite a bit."
"I dont remember the specifics, but Duke athletes are not ivy leaguers. Duke lowered their standards for athletes a long while back.
I mean come on, corey maggetti mayne? Trevon Duval bra?
These guys can barely spell their name."
9 morgousky, Today at 1:34 AM
Duke bball players are like Notre Dame football players. I have NEVER heard any of them sound borderline illiterate like I have soooooo many times when SEC athletes embarrass themselves and their school when being interviewed. What a joke.
And that includes ND bball and Duke football players as well. Jealous bunch of A Holes all over. And you can include the likes of Clemson, FSU, USC, Ohio St., Texas....etc., as some of the "I would NEVER be 'attending college' if I weren't an athlete" crowd as well. Oh yeah, the Holes too!
Everyone has said how Coach K has this completely unfair advantage in recruiting because he is the Olympic coach. My question is do any of these guys _really_ want the job? Would Calipari like to be the coach of the team that doesn't bring home the gold?
Its a great job until you actually have to do it.
Its a great job until you actually have to do it.
Agree completely Lt. We can't imagine the pressure on them. I never have lost a game as a fan. Yes I've questioned Coach K from here and my recliner, but he's forgot more than I'll ever know, and we love to poke fun at Cal and Roy, but they're not that bad of coaches, just not near the coach as K is imo. Think of what K has accomplished since 2009. Gold medals and 2 ncaa titles, plus he's no spring chicken
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The only way Calipari can win is to be absolutely talented over his opponents. If it comes down to teams being close to equal and he has to coach a team to a victory,,,I will put my money on the other team every time and win money on almost every account. His natty team was just ridiculous, but if he was any kind of an X's and O's coach he would have at least 2 more nattys which I'm glad he doesn't.
Right! I love Cal's ability to choke. Hope he never retires.
It's absolutely hilarious watching him accrue all of this talent and choke in the tournament due to his inability to coach.